Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

D. Clarke Evans

Roger Mason #8 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with assistant coach Mike Budenholzer in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Roger Mason #8 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with assistant coach Mike Budenholzer in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

Ronald Martinez

Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks with Dirk Nowitzki #41 and Antoine Wright #21 in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.

Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks with Dirk Nowitzki #41 and Antoine Wright #21 in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

Ronald Martinez

Forward Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball past Roger Mason Jr. #8 of the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.

Forward Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball past Roger Mason Jr. #8 of the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

D. Clarke Evans

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs prepares himself for the game against the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs prepares himself for the game against the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

Ronald Martinez

Guard Jason Terry #31 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Kurt Thomas #40 of the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.

Guard Jason Terry #31 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a shot against Kurt Thomas #40 of the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

D. Clarke Evans

Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs draws up a play in the huddle in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs draws up a play in the huddle in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

D. Clarke Evans

The San Antonio Spurs broadcast team of Bill Land and Sean Elliott talk prior to Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

The San Antonio Spurs broadcast team of Bill Land and Sean Elliott talk prior to Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

D. Clarke Evans

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs moves the ball against Dirk Nowitzki #41 and Erick Dampier #25 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs moves the ball against Dirk Nowitzki #41 and Erick Dampier #25 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

D. Clarke Evans

A San Antonio Spurs dancer performs during a break in the action in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

A San Antonio Spurs dancer performs during a break in the action in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

D. Clarke Evans

The San Antonio Spurs dance team sign autographs for fans prior to Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

The San Antonio Spurs dance team sign autographs for fans prior to Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

D. Clarke Evans

Drew Gooden #90 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots against Brandon Bass #32 and Antoine Wright #21 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Drew Gooden #90 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots against Brandon Bass #32 and Antoine Wright #21 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

D. Clarke Evans

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs grabs a rebound against Erick Dampier #25 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs grabs a rebound against Erick Dampier #25 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

D. Clarke Evans

Roger Mason #8 of the San Antonio Spurs moves the ball past Jason Terry #31 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Roger Mason #8 of the San Antonio Spurs moves the ball past Jason Terry #31 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

D. Clarke Evans

Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs takes the ball to the basket against Erick Dampier #25 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs takes the ball to the basket against Erick Dampier #25 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs, Game 1

D. Clarke Evans

Brandon Bass #32 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a jump shot against Kurt Thomas #40 of the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Brandon Bass #32 of the Dallas Mavericks takes a jump shot against Kurt Thomas #40 of the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97.

Roger Mason of the San Antonio Spurs talks with assistant coach Mike... Nachrichtenfoto1. Spiel,Basketball,Dallas Mavericks,Ganzkörperansicht,Mike Budenholzer,NBA Playoffs,Play-off,Profi-Basketball in der NBA,Reden,Roger Mason Jr.,San Antonio,San Antonio Spurs,Sport,Texas,Trainer,USA,Vertikal,Viertelfinale der NBA Western ConferencePhotographer D. Clarke EvansCollection: National Basketball Association 2009 NBAESAN ANTONIO - APRIL 18: Roger Mason #8 of the San Antonio Spurs talks with assistant coach Mike Budenholzer in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Dallas Mavericks during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on April 18, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won 105-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by D. Clarke Evans/NBAE via Getty Images)